Finger Pressing
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You could get a wall paper seam roller. Works pretty good!!! I got mine at a hardware store I think... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...3S92Z2XD6MR2S1
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Saw a quiltcam of bonnie hunter's today (one of her older ones). She finger presses most of the time. She said she wasn't ironing it till the block was done to press therefore, doesn't even set the seams which I often don't.
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The room used for the workshop may not have a big enough breaker to handle a lot of irons and machines. I don't know of any other reason a small travel iron would not be acceptable. Were you told no irons allowed or no need to bring an iron as they were provided? I would take a small iron and have it in case you have a spot to use it.
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If you have any of the wooden, spring-type clothespins, you can take one apart and use the rounded edge to fingerpress. Also, if you have a Purple Thang, you can use the flat end. I have a pair of snips that have a rounded cap, which makes a good presser, too.
I know at the Houston International Quilt Festival classes, you can't bring an iron. They usually have one or two set up in the classroom and maybe another in the hallway that you have to share with another class. This is because of fire codes and the load they place on your electric system.
I know at the Houston International Quilt Festival classes, you can't bring an iron. They usually have one or two set up in the classroom and maybe another in the hallway that you have to share with another class. This is because of fire codes and the load they place on your electric system.
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Different sites have different rules. To me it would be rude and an imposition for someone to try to bring something they shouldn't. Especially irons, no matter the size.
Remember that irons are a fire hazard and could burn fabric or flesh by accident.
Likewise when asked to keep your work area to size, that means you shouldn't bring a large rolling tool chest or your own table.
You should ask before you go if you want to bring something else, besides chocolate, that is.
Remember that irons are a fire hazard and could burn fabric or flesh by accident.
Likewise when asked to keep your work area to size, that means you shouldn't bring a large rolling tool chest or your own table.
You should ask before you go if you want to bring something else, besides chocolate, that is.
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